Dear Lord, You know what is in my heart. I always pray that you will bless me to finally settle and eliminate all my debts. I pray this opportunity to work in China will be your will and my transition will be smooth. That it will be the second chance you will bless me with to turn my life around. I pray for my friend beth, who is going through the same financial hardship. That she may never lose her faith and that you will be able to bless her to eliminate her debts as well. I pray for good health for my children Gabby and Dylan. I pray for all my friends and loved ones to keep them healthy and safe. In this I pray in your name, Lord. Amen.

I love the MSG version of this verse “Do this because you are a people set apart as holy to GOD, your God. GOD, your God, chose you out of all the people on Earth for himself as a cherished, personal treasure.”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭7:6‬ ‭MSG‬‬

I have been in a “wilderness of sorts” myself. This bible study has been giving me much strength and courage to carry on knowing He is providing for me and guiding me in the best possible way. I’m working on resting on his promises knowing how good He has been to me. I have felt His mercies and I am truly grateful. I am also so thankful for the SRT community. You ladies provide much needed support! Blessings to you all <3

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13) This is the verse I have learned to live by since the death of George. My sister-in-law gave it to me the Christmas after my son died. I pray to God every day for the strength to make it through work. I am a nurse (been one for 38 1/2 years) and some days I really need the strength. May God bless you, all my sisters in Christ.

The Lord God has chosen me! Two days ago we read “He will fight for you”. Though life is hard, I keep hearing from my God that he is looking after me. I am HIS. He’s got this! Blessings to you all my dear sisters I look forward each morning to meet with you all.

I love the NIV reading of this scripture: “For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be His people, His treasured possession.” He has chosen me, and I am His treasured possession. It fills me with the confidence to step out into this world today knowing Who I belong to.

I was never really picked for anything growing up. So the truth that Almighty God, the Creator of the Universe, picked me leaves me speechless and so grateful.
Also, I wanted to give ya’ll an update on my husband. He had open-heart surgery last Friday. The surgery went perfectly. But, we had a small setback in coming home because his colon and small intestines have had a hard time waking up. This caused a lot of pain, gas, and bloating. As of yesterday we were finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully, he will get to go home today or tomorrow.
I cannot begin to tell you how much your prayers have meant. We have felt every word spoken over us. God has been so faithful and so compassionate and tender towards us. The past month has been both the worst and the best. The worst was the worry and anxiety and fear that we felt facing such major surgery. The best was the incredible way that God ministered to us and the things that He has taught me. I could write pages of the ways that God sent just what I needed just when I needed it. He has protected us physically, spiritually, and emotionally. It has been a journey that I don’t think I want to do again, but oh, the things I have learned – be present right now, trust God to take the next step, lean on friends, let them do for you when they can, rest, breathe, lean into God’s presence, wait, be still, fret not…I could go on, but I won’t.
Thank you again, my sweet sisters in Christ. I am so glad we get to do this journey together. Be blessed!

I’m so glad! You should record all He is doing in and through you during the past month and this season(in your own private journal). It will be a sweet testimony to look back on! So you’ll never forget the realness of what you’re feeling/experiencing now! May God continue to provide and bless you and your husband!

Churchmouse your consistent comments here are a steadfast support to this community. Thank you for always showing up here. I appreciate your wisdom. You provide a valuable mentorship here. I am moving soon and will be looking for a church home. I hope to find a friend like you to help me along my path.